If you’re new to Salt Lake City of a just in the process of planning to relocate to Salt Lake City then there are a few things you will want to know to make sure that you can your family get settled as quickly and easily as possible. This is our Salt Lake City Newcomers guide to get you on the right track.

New to Salt Lake City: Finding A Job

If you have moved to Salt Lake City and need to find a job then there are a lot of great resources available to help you find the perfect opportunity to suit you and your family life.

New to Salt Lake City: Getting on the Road

If you are relocating to Salt Lake City from outside of Utah then you might need to think about getting your vehicle registered and getting a new state driver’s license.

If you are planning to get a new license there are a few steps to follow:

Schedule an appointment online, or just walk into the office

Complete the application form (you can do this online before you attend the appointment if you wish)

Get a photo taken

Give evidence that you have complete the appropriate driver training course. This can be done by giving over your current driver’s license. If you don’t want to do this you will have to get a learner’s permit, and use that for 90 days

Show proof of your identity, including your social security number and two proofs of your residence in Utah.

You will have to take an eye exam and then, one or both of a written and practical test.

New to Salt Lake City: Enrolling your Kids in School

Before you decide exactly where you kids are going to go to school you will want to get the low down on the option available to you. After all a good education is one of the key’s ingredients to the American dream.

Check out the rundown of the key information about the education provided by the state

New to Salt Lake City: Registering to Vote

Getting registered to vote in your new state is a big deal. You don’t want to miss out the chance to have your voice heard so make sure you get yourself signed up. If you are getting a Utah driver’s license you will be asked then if you wish to register to vote, so you can kill two birds with one stone.

You’re getting ready to move across the county in a few months. For a new job or a new adventure or a change of scenery. Relocation is a big, complicated step. A lot of our relocation clients pick a 3 day window to fly out and start seeing houses a few months before the move. We’ve compiled all the things we’ve learned to make a relocation trip that much easier for you. Here’s how you can plan your relocation house hunting trip and condense it into 3 days.

Plan Ahead

Work with that agent in advance to discuss your home requirements and needs. It will help them eliminate areas, homes and amenities that just won’t work for you.

Plan on seeing about 8-10 homes during your trip. This means long and dedicated days with your agent – the more time you can give them to plan the more you’ll be able to see.

DAY 1: Explore the Area

Spend the first day of your relocation house hunting trip exploring neighborhoods. You agent can help you narrow down areas that make sense for you. Don’t skip this step – you don’t want to find a home you love in an area that doesn’t suit your needs.

For example, if you have young kids finding are area with a great school district will be important. If you want to have a minimal commute, targeting a spot that has good access to public transportation or is close to your office is key.

Narrow down your search to 2-4 areas and neighborhoods that you really like and focus your search there.

DAY 2: Visit homes

The second day is the day to dive in and start seeing homes. Your relocation real estate agent should be able to plan a route to help maximize your time and keep you from driving back and forth across the city. Set the goal of visiting 6-8 homes – a couple in each of the areas you like.

Wear comfortable shoes, carry some water, take time for a lunch break – it is going to be a long day.

As you see homes be sure to rank them for your agent – tell them which ones you like the most and the least. It will help them get to know your preferences and dislikes when it comes to a home. It can also help you cross off some homes without even seeing them. Maximize time spent looking at homes you actually like in areas you love.

At the end of Day 2 of your relocation house hunting trip, you’ll want to have a couple of homes on the shortlist of possibilities.

DAY 3: Write offers

On the morning of Day 3 you can squeeze in a couple more walkthroughs if you want or if you only have one home that you like from the day before.

Afterwards, you want to spend the third day writing offers with your agent. Ideally you have 2-3 homes that you’re making an offer on before you head home from your relocation house hunting trip.

BACK AT HOME:

Stay in touch with your real estate agent. They will let you know if any of your offers were accepted, what they need from you next. You agent can also help coordinate inspections, refer you to people to help with repairs or cleaning, and can even arrange for you to close on your home long distance.

Relocating can complicated and stressful. There are a lot of pieces to coordinate – from buying a home, to packing, to moving, to little details like getting a new driver’s license and filling out change of address forms. We get it. That is why you want to work with a real estate relocation agent to help you navigate all the complicated challenges that come with moving across the country.

Here are 3 things that a real estate relocation agent can help you with:

1. They can help you narrow down your search.

If you are house hunting in a city you don’t know it can be hard to narrow down which neighborhoods are a good fit your your lifestyle and personality. These things are beyond just bedroom and bathroom count.

For example you:

Like living in the heart of the city and restaurants, concerts and nightlife are important to you

Need a yard for pets / kids

Don’t want a long commute, so need something close to you office

Would rather not have to worry about major upkeep or don’t have time to do any remodeling and so would prefer a new home

Love to cook/entertain and not only want a nice kitchen but would like to be close to a local farmers market and specialty shops

Prefer to commute via bike of public transportation

You like to go running or hiking outside and would like easy access to trails

A real estate relocation agent can help tailor your search to an area that is will fit YOU.

2. A real estate relocation agent doesn’t just know the market, they know people

As you are house hunting, a real estate relocation expert can help you with other resources all well.

Things like:

Finding a quality lender

Connecting with contractors to help with any home repairs

Insurance agents

Cleaning services

Unpacking and organizing services

Their relationships can save you time, money and hassle.

3. They can help you find all the *hidden* gems

Every city has hidden nooks and corners that take time to get to know. A real estate relocation agent can give you an insider’s perspective to make you feel right at home.

Looking to relocate to Salt Lake City Utah? Market Source Real Estate can help. We’ve assisted multiple delighted clients with their relocation and move. Give us a call today! 801.810.6773

So you’re relocating to Salt Lake City? We’re proud to say that Market Source Real Estate has helped countless clients move from other states to the greater Salt Lake City area. We’re pros at helping you find the neighborhoods that fit your lifestyle and interests. We can also help you figure out the logistics of the move and some amazing things to explore when you arrive!

Here are some of the resources we’ve compiled just for you to get started. When you’re ready for the next step in relocating to Salt Lake City, give us a call and we’ll help you through the entire process!

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